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6 DAYS FROM 8500 PP
Best time to go
5-10 October 2027
Few places offer the opportunity to observe wild pumas quite like Chilean Patagonia. Against the dramatic backdrop of Torres del Paine, this exclusive six-day small-group safari takes you into the heart of puma territory, where expert trackers help you follow the movements of one of South America's most remarkable predators.
October marks the arrival of Patagonian spring, when longer daylight hours and changing seasonal conditions bring new life to the landscape. Working closely with a dedicated tracker who heads into the field ahead of the group, you'll explore the park's valleys, grasslands and rocky hillsides, looking for pumas as they move through their natural habitat.
With just a small group of guests, there's time to observe wildlife without rushing, whether you're photographing a puma moving across the steppe, watching guanacos grazing beneath the mountains or spotting an Andean condor soaring overhead. Your guides bring years of local experience, helping you understand the behaviour of the animals and the wider ecosystem they inhabit.
Your base is EcoCamp Patagonia, where comfortable geodesic domes sit amongst some of the region's most spectacular scenery. Between early starts and afternoon tracking sessions, return to camp for good food, warm hospitality and time to enjoy the extraordinary surroundings.
Arrive at Puerto Natales Airport, where your guide and driver will meet you before travelling towards Torres del Paine National Park.
Following lunch in Puerto Natales, continue through the Patagonian steppe, passing the distinctive landscapes of Lake Sarmiento, where guanacos graze beneath distant snow-capped peaks. Keep your camera ready, as wildlife encounters can begin well before you reach the park.
Arrive at EcoCamp Patagonia and settle into your geodesic dome before meeting your guides for an introduction to the days ahead, including puma behaviour, tracking techniques and the wildlife you may encounter.
Overnight: EcoCamp Patagonia
Spend three days tracking wild pumas through the spectacular landscapes of Torres del Paine. Your dedicated tracker heads into the field before sunrise, searching for signs of activity and relaying sightings to your guides by radio.
Early starts allow you to make the most of the morning light, when wildlife is often more active. Explore the park's valleys and open grasslands, scanning rocky slopes and guanaco herds for signs of pumas. Along the way, look for culpeo foxes, Andean condors and other native wildlife.
You'll generally spend around four hours tracking in the morning before returning to camp for lunch and a short rest. Afternoon excursions continue into the evening, with opportunities to photograph wildlife and the dramatic mountain scenery around Salto Grande and the Cuernos del Paine.
With approximately eight hours in the field each day, there is plenty of time to observe animal behaviour and work on your photography, supported by experienced guides. Every day remains flexible, with movements determined by the pumas themselves.
Overnight: EcoCamp Patagonia
Today offers another opportunity to explore the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes of Torres del Paine, focusing on areas and species you may not yet have encountered.
Your guides will adapt the day's plans around recent sightings, with opportunities to look for Andean condors, culpeo foxes, Austral pygmy owls and other Patagonian wildlife. There may also be time to visit some of the park's iconic viewpoints and photograph its towering granite peaks, turquoise lakes and sweeping valleys.
Return to EcoCamp as the sun sets for a final evening surrounded by the mountains of Patagonia.
Overnight: EcoCamp Patagonia
Enjoy one final morning in Torres del Paine, with the opportunity for an early wildlife or landscape excursion depending on conditions and your onward travel arrangements.
Return to EcoCamp for breakfast before transferring south to Puerto Natales, bringing your Patagonian puma tracking safari to an end.
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Key Information and Notes:
Group Size: Maximum 6 Guests
Please Note: Due to regulations, puma tracking doesn’t occur within the limits of Torres del Paine National Park, but on the surrounding private lands (Laguna Amarga).
Please be in Punta Arenas by 9:30am on Day 1 and don’t book any onward travel on Day 6 before 8:00pm. If pre-post arrangements are required, please inquire.
